Lawmaker proposes year long moratorium on large hog farms
Rep. Susan Wagle proposes a one year moratorium on new hog feeding facilities with 1250 or more hogs in counties that rejected corporate hog operations. The plan offers a 100 percent tax credit for equipment to reduce lagoon leakage and environmental concerns, with debate over taxpayer subsidies and need for science-based study before expanded operation.
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Wichita
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Dwichita
Garden City
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Kansas Natural Resources Council
Kansas higher education plan seeks restructuring and funding
The House Select Committee on Higher Education in Kansas backs restructuring postsecondary governance, aims for a $150 million funding package over 3 to 4 years, including property tax relief for community colleges and a path for Washburn to become a state university. A constitutional amendment to abolish the Board of Regents is planned. Local hearings Feb 12–14 will collect public comment across 14 cities.
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Richita
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Patrol seeks end to metro late shifts in Kansas
Kansas Highway Patrol proposes canceling late night patrols on Interstates 435 35 and 70 in Johnson and Wyandotte counties from 12 30 a m to 5 a m Tuesday through Friday to reassign four troopers and address daytime traffic and staffing. Officials note 79 percent of accidents occur 6 a m to 8 p m and argue for coverage during rush hours while some oppose the cut and warn about safety concerns. The patrol currently has 461 officers and troopers.
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Ignay
Johnson County
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Thanses Kan
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